Laidley District State School District is seeking a Cleaner to join our School's Cleaning Team. Currently available is a Split Shift Permanent Part-Time Position of 36 hours a week plus ADO accrual.
About Us:
Laidley District State School is a Prep-6 school, of approx 400 students, located in the Lockyer Valley.
The School's Vison is “To Provide innovative opportunities that empower students, embrace diversity and engage our community”
Role:
As part of Laidley District State School's Cleaning team you will:
- • Contribute to the efficient and effective operation and environment of the site by providing a high level of cleaning support. •
- • Ensure that the duties prescribed for the position are completed to an acceptable standard as determined by their supervisor, in accordance with the approved school cleaning program.
Responsibilities include:
- Cleaning, Dusting and Vacuuming of School Buildings, Classrooms and Offices
- Cleaning and Hosing of concrete, bitumen, asphalt and paved surfaces.
- Cobweb and mildew control, utilising extendable equipment as necessary.
- Disposal of rubbish and litter control including removal of material from drains and gutters between and/or surrounding buildings.
- Activating and disarming school security systems as required.
- Other appropriate cleaning duties as directed by the Principal/Business Manager.
- Liaise with Principal/Business Manager concerning purchase and/or replacement of cleaning materials.
- Reporting security, safety, damage concerns to the Principal/Business Manager or Schools Officer (Facilities and/or Grounds).
About You:
The successful applicant should have:
- Demonstrated capacity to work well within a Team.
- Ability to Identify and report issues/concerns to Line Management in an appropriate timeframe.
- Demonstrated awareness of Workplace Health & Safety obligations with regards to working with cleaning equipment and products.
- Previous experience in cleaning a School or Education environment will be strongly considered
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
Interested? To Apply:
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
- Attach a 1-page written statement in response to the attached role description
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies. ( https://alt-qed.qed.qld.gov.au/working-with-us/induction/department/human-resources/inclusion-and-diversity#:~:text=Pathways%20to%20Parity,participate%20fully%20in%20our%20workplaces. )